Manchester Day 2017: Abracadabra theme for parade on Sunday, 18 June

The theme for Manchester Day 2017 is “Abracadabra”, with participants set to bring a little magic to the annual parade and also pay respects to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

Taking place this year on Sunday, 18 June, this year marks the eighth anniversary of the event aimed at celebrating civic pride.

Manchester Day will pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the arena, their families, and those who were injured.

The special tribute will be an additional element at the front of the parade and will also honour the heroic efforts of the emergency services who worked tirelessly in the hours and days after the attack.
Lord Mayor of Manchester, Cllr Eddy Newman, and Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, will join Chair of Manchester Day, Cllr Pat Karney, marching in the parade ahead of the incredible artworks that make Manchester Day.
Now in its eighth year, Manchester Day is the event that best encapsulates the city’s pride, diversity, community spirit, strength and solidarity – a proud celebration of Manchester people and their shared history.
Once again, community groups from across the city will come together and 2,000 people will parade through the city centre to proudly celebrate the city’s diversity together, regardless of background, belief or religion – in Manchester we are one.
Cllr Pat Karney, Chair of Manchester Day, said: “Manchester Day will show the city’s resilience and collective spirt where people come together to celebrate a shared love for our city.
“Our thoughts remain with the families of those who lost their lives last week – as well as those who were injured – and we believe it is important that Manchester Day pays tribute.
“We know thousands of people will come out to on Sunday 18 June and we look forward to seeing you for an incredible day of celebration.”
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: “It’s right and fitting that Manchester Day is devoted to those who lost their lives and those that continue to live with the aftermath of last week’s attack.
“It will also give us all an opportunity to pay tribute to our heroic public servants and celebrate the incredible Manchester spirit that has sustained us all through these dark days.”
To find out more about Manchester Day visit the official website here.